offshoot

• Substantivo que designa um ramo ou broto que se desenvolve a partir de algo principal; também se refere a um resultado, produto ou consequência derivada de um processo, desenvolvimento ou organização maior.

A noun referring to a natural consequence or result of a development or process.

1. Natural consequence of developmentB2formal

   Something that develops or originates from a larger or more established source, often as a natural result.

   Produto derivado

   • The new company is an offshoot of the original family business.
   • This research is an offshoot of earlier studies on climate change.
   • The genre of electronic music is an offshoot of experimental rock.

   Sinônimosbranchby-productderivativeoutgrowthspin-off

   Antônimosoriginrootsource

2. Branch or side shootB2formal

   A lateral shoot or branch growing from the main stem of a plant.

   Broto ou ramo lateral

   • The gardener pruned the offshoots to encourage growth.
   • An offshoot of the main vine had spread across the fence.
   • The plant produced several offshoots that could be replanted.

   Sinônimosboughbranchlimbshootsproutsucker

   Antônimosrootstalkstemtrunk